Robecq (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛk]; Dutch: Robeke) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.[3]

Robecq
The church of Robecq
The church of Robecq
Coat of arms of Robecq
Location of Robecq
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Robecq is located in France
Robecq
Robecq
Robecq is located in Hauts-de-France
Robecq
Robecq
Coordinates: 50°35′48″N 2°33′51″E / 50.5967°N 2.5642°E / 50.5967; 2.5642
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
ArrondissementBéthune
CantonLillers
IntercommunalityCA Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Hervé Deroubaix[1]
Area
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10.56 km2 (4.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
1,329
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
62713 /62350
Elevation16–20 m (52–66 ft)
(avg. 19 m or 62 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Geography

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Robecq is situated about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Béthune and 31 miles (50 km) southwest of Lille. The Canal d’Aire and the rivers Clarence and Busnes all flow through the commune.

History

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During World War I intense action took place close to Robecq. In his posthumously published memoir, Private A S Bullock recalls the fighting at Bacquerolles Farm, noting that the German attack was repelled 'chiefly by my Lewis gun!'. He also recalls a much lighter, indeed hilarious, incident when the British troops stationed near Robecq were ordered to have a bath.[4]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19681,109—    
19751,006−1.38%
19821,037+0.43%
19901,063+0.31%
19991,062−0.01%
20071,195+1.49%
20121,322+2.04%
20171,359+0.55%
Source: INSEE[5]

Places of interest

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ INSEE commune file
  4. ^ Bullock, A. S., Gloucestershire Between the Wars: A Memoir, History Press, 2009, pages 69 and 72
  5. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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